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It is difficult to imagine what Benjamin is thinking:

however, he seems to be acting upon emotion and

impulse rather than logic and common sense!

Still standing in the hallway feeling rejected and

desperate, Benjamin reaches out for Ann in what

appears to be a last-ditch attempt to show his love and

continued adoration for her. Sadly, his attempt to hold

Ann once again in his arms fails. Alone Benjamin sinks

into his chair as a defeated, rejected man. Wistfully, he

watched Ann walk down the hall and then into her

private bedroom, the same bedroom which Benjamin

and Ann previously shared during happier times.

Sitting in the chair, Benjamin is the focus of attention

for Sojourner-Truth. Recalling her memories of these

desperate days, she said that she felt, quote, 'Pity,

surprise, and sympathy' towards Benjamin and his

currentsituation! In her compassion, Sojourner-Truth is

annoyed at the sternness of Ann's words.

Shockingly, she records her thoughts when she said,

quote. 'My God when I saw the manner he

(Benjamin) was treated, my anger rose, and when I

saw him laying on the chair, I thought he looked like

a dog with his tail singed, or one drawn through a

gutter; and I could not help but pity him.' (Ref: N72.)